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Summer camp!

Published:Friday | May 17, 2013 | 12:00 AM
Campers roasting frankfurters after a long hike during summer camp last year. - Contributed

The heat is on and, before you know it, your children will be rushing out of the classrooms, never to return, for the long, hot summer. It's your job to keep them learning, so The Gleaner is identifying some productive-but-fun summer camps to keep them learning while having fun. Check out these options:

Fundaciones Summer Camp

Fundaciones Summer Camp is a Spanish camp for children four to 11 years old. Your child will be taught the Spanish language and culture through movement, music, art and craft. The camp is available in both Kingston and Montego Bay.

Date: Mondays-Fridays, July 1-August 9

Time: 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Location:

Kingston: 8 Hillcrest Avenue, Kgn 6

Montego Bay: Unit # 20 Bogue City Centre, Bogue, St James

Price: $10,000 per week

Contact information: 927-9884 (Kingston); 971-0476 (Montego Bay); website - http://learnthefun.com.

Nishida's Gymnastics

Allow your child to begin a new extra-curricular activity while remaining physically active. Nishida's Gymnastics is offering dynamic gymnastics and dance routines that will keep children on their toes.

Date: Mondays-Thursdays, July 1-August 22 (holidays not included)

Time: 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. (7:30 a.m. drop off)

Location: 1B Washington Boulevard, Kingston

Price: Ranges from $5,000 to $30,000, depending on number of weeks attended. Discounts are available based on the package selected.

Contact information: 582-8160 or 631-7249; email: nishida_ kumicho@hotmail.com

Sanaa Studios

Intimate art-and-craft sessions tailored for pottery lovers and jewellery makers. The classes are limited to six persons.

Date: Second week of July to end of August

Location: 25 Barbican Road, Kingston 6

Price: $6,500-$67,000 (excluding material)

Contact information: 977-4792 or 382- 4303; email www.sanaastudios.com.

Moorlands Summer Camp

Moorlands will host seven camps this summer. Dates and fees are in the table below.

Online registration began on May 6. In order to avoid the last-minute rush, you can visit their registration site.

Once registration opens, you may add your camper to the camp for his/her age group and complete registration with payment. If you have any questions, please email at registration@moorlandscamp.com or call 964-6418 between 8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. on Monday-Friday.

Visit the website at: www.moorlandscamp.com.

To spread word about your summer camps, email: barbara.ellington@gleanerjm.com

DATESFEES18-22: June 30-July 6,$13,000

Discipleship

12-13 Co-ed: July 6-13, $28,0009-12 Boys: July 13-20$28,00015-17 Co-ed: July 20-27$28,00014-15 Co-ed: July 27-Aug 3,$28,0009-12 Girls: Aug 3-10$28,00013-14 Co-ed: Aug 10-17$28,000

Fees for each camp include a non-refundable registration fee of $1,500.